New Mexico Statutes 30-1-3. Construction of Criminal Code
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In criminal cases where no provision of this code is applicable, the common law, as recognized by the United States and the several states of the Union, shall govern.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 30-1-3
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.